I confess, I’m not only a pedal pusher, but also a pillow pusher.  Always looking for a change in scenery on the home-front, an easy, inexpensive trick is to invest in some decorative pillow talk.

If you’re blessed with the knack to Do-It-Yourself, repurpose an un-used table cloth, skirt, scarf or whatever material you happen to have lying around.  Cover your tired throw pillows, stitch those straight seams, and voila — happy new accessories for your bed or couch.

Not sew handy?  Visit etsy for handmade pillows from recycled material or eco friendly bamboo, hemp, or organic cotton. Here are a few folksy/modern styles, inspired by Early American Decor, from Tucson-based designer, chakraPennywhistle.

These decorative pillows are made from 100-percent organic cotton twill, stuffed with raw organic cotton and sewn with water-based ink, organic cotton thread. A triple play of organic cotton.